Andre Anderson (gridiron football, born 1955)

Andre Anderson
Date of birth (1955-12-06) December 6, 1955
Place of birthGarland, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)DT
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight259 lb (117 kg)
US collegeNew Mexico State
High schoolSouth Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas)
NFL draft1978 / round: 9 / pick: 246
Drafted byLos Angeles Rams
Career history
As player
1978Los Angeles Rams*
1978New York Jets*
1978BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Andre Deshon Anderson (born December 6, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In 1978, he played four regular season games for the Lions. Anderson was selected in the ninth round of the 1978 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Prior to his professional career, Anderson played college football for New Mexico State Aggies.